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- [S8] Ancestry World Tree Project.
Compiled by Michael S. Disbrow, 1997-98NOTESHenry Disbrow is the earliest proven ancestor of a large number of descendants in the U. S. Earlier researchers have tried to link him with Peter Disbrow, the principal founder of Rye, New York, stating without proof that Henry and Peter were brothers, or father and son. The family pedigree charts that were included in Bolton's The History of the County of Westchester (1848 edition) even has Henry as the grandson of Peter. I don't claim to know the answers as to how the two Disbrow men were related, but from the few facts I've come across it doesn't appear they could have been father and son as their ages were too close together (Peter was born about 1631, and Henry's first son was born about 1665.) It has also been claimed that the two men operated a ferry together on Long Island Sound which claim might be true, but I have not been able to find a reference to verify it. Henry did witness the "Indian Deed of Manussing," which was effected 29 June 1660 by Peter Disbrow and two other men (by which agreement the land which eventually became Rye, New York, came into the possession of the white settlers,) thus proving at least a familiarity between the two Disbrow men. It should be stated here that Peter Disbrow's descendants appear to have "daughtered out" (for lack of a better term) after a few generations, and to my knowledge no living Disbrow can prove a direct line to Peter.The next references to Henry Disbrow are found in the records of Hempsted, Long Island, where he purchased land in 1663 and sold it again in 1669. At some point thereafter he moved across the Sound to Mamaroneck, where he purchased a lot in 1677 and erected a house, which was reportedly (per Bolton) still standing as of 1905. Henry's wife's name was Margaret as is evident from a number of documents. A John Haddon, in his will of 1683, mentions a brother-in-law Henry Disbrow, thus suggesting that Margaret was a Haddon. Only three children of Henry and Margaret are known, Henry Jr., John and Benjamin. Henry Sr. deeded land to them at various times. Presumably Henry Jr., being the eldest son, inherited his father's homestead, as he and several generations of his descendants remained in Mamaroneck, while both John and Benjamin eventually removed to the state of New Jesey, where quite a few of their progeny live to this day.Henry probably died in Mamaroneck in late 1698 or in 1699, which can be shown by the following evidence: a) he was listed in the census of Mamaroneck taken June 1698; and b) Margaret Disbrow was granted the right to bury (presumably her husband) in John Richbell's plot sometime between 1697 and 1699. Margaret was living as late as 20 Oct. 1701. For more information see Principal References on page 9.Note: + means person is carried on in the next generation;
- [S38] Hendricks, Andrew A. MD, Hendricks and Hendrickson Family of Monmouth County, New Jersey, (November 13th-14th, 2010), Desc. of Daniel Hendrickson p. 32.
- [S39] Findagrave.com, (www.findagrave.com).
Henry Disborough
Birth: unknown Death: Sep. 12, 1810 In 70th year. Family links: Spouse: Catharine Disborough (____ - 1822)
- [S38] Hendricks, Andrew A. MD, Hendricks and Hendrickson Family of Monmouth County, New Jersey, (November 13th-14th, 2010), Desc.of Daniel Hendrickson p. 5.
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Descendants of Hendrick Willemsz
1740 - 1810 (70 years)
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